1. PARAPHRASING
November 21, 2016

2. Citing Textual Evidence
The Quote:
To rewrite an idea EXACTLY as it appears.
Copied directly from the text.
Includes quotation marks " ".
Must credit the author.

3. Citing Textual Evidence
The Summary:
To retell the main idea of a text in you own words
A brief, more condensed version.
Includes key academic words, but does NOT copy the author's sentences.
Does NOT include your opinion.Includes the MAIN IDEA and KEY details.

4. Citing Textual Evidence
Paraphrasing:
To rewrite an idea in your own words.
Written in your words using your voice and writing style.
Translate the author's words into your own.
AVOID PLAGIARISM

5. 8 Ways to Paraphrase
1. Replace the subject with a pronoun    (Jim becomes him).
2. Replace words with synonyms.
3. Switch sentences around - rewrite the sentence.
4. Delete extra words/phrases that won't change the meaning of the sentence.

6. 8 Ways to Paraphrase
5. Break a long sentence in to two shorter sentences.
6. Add words that won't change the meaning of the        sentence.
7. Combine two sentences into one sentence.
8. Write the same thing in a completely different way.
BONUS – Combine these strategies!

7. Paraphrasing Example
ORIGINAL TEXT Willy Wonka was famous for his delicious candy. Children and adults loved to eat it.
PARAPHRASE Willy Wonka was known throughout the world because people enjoyed eating the tasty candy he made.

8. Just Remember to R.A.P.
Read the sentences/paragraph. Ask yourself: What are the most important details and underline them. Put those details into your own words.